A splendid antique Victorian Staffordshire bust of George Washington with underglaze cobalt blue coat ~ circa 1840/60.  

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Genuine - not a reproduction.

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After approx. 1865 underglaze Cobalt blue ceased to be used because of the expense of double firing.

After 1865 Staffordshire figure colouring was applied over the glaze.

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Marvelous condition ~ No chips, cracks or repairs.

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Height of bust:- 21.5 cms

Ref.:- Harding & Harding; Vol 1.; Fig 340

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Sensible best offer available.